Reviews from

The art of dance 2

Oils on wood panel

15 total reviews 
Comment from cleo85


Your painting is impressive. I am impressed by your smooth brush strokes and your attention to realistic detail and color. The highlights amplify her skin and the folds of the skirt. Proportions and perspective are correct. The painting is well compost. The ballerina is expertly placed within the frame. The composition is balanced.

 Comment Written 21-Aug-2022


reply by the author on 22-Aug-2022
    Thank you so very very much
reply by cleo85 on 22-Aug-2022
    You're more than welcome! :o)
Comment from Lucien van Oosten


I think there are several things in drawing/painting the human form that are very important.

1. The flow the bend of the body, in this painting that aspect is spot on for me.

2, the anatomy is correct for the most part; except in this one you missed the mark on the hand and fingers they are off.

3. Color, does it look natural and is it consistent, with the lighting and do the colors repeat, throughout in different tints and shades.
In this aspect I again think, you missed the mark as well, you need to bring the colors within the legs into her arms, back and face. As it is the legs look alive. The upper part of her body looks pasty,in comparison and lacks life.
Bringing the leg colors into the upper body would make the painting a cohesive composition.

I really like the pose, but the painting needs some work.

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 Comment Written 20-Aug-2022


reply by the author on 20-Aug-2022
    Thank you so very much
Comment from Brendaartwork18


This is one of your best ballerinas.. I think the pose anatomy, quite difficult to do but you have it along with the angle of the legs and their shadow toning. There is a modern feel about this oil painting on wood. The colours too, as applied have a flowing aspect. A pleasure to review.

 Comment Written 20-Aug-2022


reply by the author on 20-Aug-2022
    Thank you so very very much it makes me very pleased that you like it so much once again thank you so very very much
Comment from JirinaInspire


Beautiful painting of this ballerina with en excellent composition.
The perfect stretch potential of the girl and flowing skirt are just a perfect combination.
Great colors, details and so nice to view.

 Comment Written 19-Aug-2022


reply by the author on 20-Aug-2022
    Thank you so very very much
Comment from CorbyLinda


Love your art. Beautiful. Your ballerina who's beauty and grace. Colours are stunning. Beautiful pose.

Absolutely a gorgeous piece of art here. Very enjoyable to view.

 Comment Written 19-Aug-2022


reply by the author on 20-Aug-2022
    Thank you so very very much
Comment from Ray Gordon


This is a oil painting of a beautiful ballerina in a black leotard and powder blue flared dress doing a back bend pose. The details of the legs and feet in ballet shoes is missing because of the lighting. Ray

 Comment Written 19-Aug-2022


reply by the author on 20-Aug-2022
    Thank you so very very much ray
reply by Ray Gordon on 20-Aug-2022
    you are very welcome. Ray
Comment from helvi2


Hi James, you must see a lot of ballet because your ballerinas always have the most exquisite poses. Love the toe point and the arch of the back. I also love the delicate facial features your ballerinas have. Though you can see little of the face in this image what you do show is lovely! Beautiful job My Friend! Wish I hada six for you! :o) Nancy

 Comment Written 19-Aug-2022


reply by the author on 20-Aug-2022
    Thank you so so very very much
Comment from cakemp55


Love your ballet art work themes James. You have a real gift to portray beautiful ballet dancers and their poses. I love the blue colour of her costume in this image. Body proportion is excellent as is stance. Beautiful work.

 Comment Written 19-Aug-2022


reply by the author on 19-Aug-2022
    Thank you so very very much
Comment from Jodi Kay


Absolutely beautifully created Jesuel. Her grace radiates feom this piece. Excellent detailing in the curves of her legs and arms. Shaded perfectly. This is an amazingly beautiful piece.

 Comment Written 19-Aug-2022


reply by the author on 19-Aug-2022
    Thank you so very very much
Comment from nikman


A good looking image posted here! Your fine and appropriate composition offers us an enjoyable view of that lovely ballerina arching her back and arms. Colours, textures and tones are good. Nicely painted!




 Comment Written 19-Aug-2022


reply by the author on 19-Aug-2022
    Thank you so very very much